Recovery of Bruges
Bruges returns to Allied control as French troops withdraw after the recovery of Ghent.
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1709 in Great Britain
Explore 26 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1709.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1709
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January
May
Peace Negotiations
Supports harsh Allied terms rejected by France.
June
Siege of Tournai
Marlborough begins the siege of Tournai during the 1709 campaign.
Tournai Siege Opens Allied Campaign
Marlborough opens the 1709 campaign by investing Tournai before advancing toward Mons.
July
Surrender of Tournai
The town of Tournai surrenders; its citadel continues resistance until 3 September.
September
Surrender of Tournai Citadel
The citadel of Tournai surrenders after a prolonged Allied siege.
Battle of Malplaquet
Marlborough and Eugene drive the French from Malplaquet in a costly Allied victory.
Malplaquet Assault
Wins a costly victory beside Prince Eugene.
Siege of Mons Begins
The Allied investment of Mons begins after the victory at Malplaquet.
Trenches Opened at Mons
Allied siege trenches are opened at Mons after the Battle of Malplaquet.
Tournai Captured by Allied Forces
Allied forces secure Tournai after a prolonged siege, opening another route through Flanders.
October
Surrender of Mons
Mons capitulates after the Allied siege following Malplaquet.
Succession
The treaty names Ypres among barrier towns intended for Dutch garrisons.
Treaty of The Hague
The treaty names Ypres among barrier towns intended for Dutch garrisons.
Other events (month unknown)
Churchill Reduces Tournai Town Defences
Marlborough's Allied force captured Tournai's town works before the citadel finally surrendered.
Churchill Secures Mons After Malplaquet
The Allied victory at Malplaquet permitted the investment and eventual capture of Mons.
Episode of Sarpedon Published
Pope's translation of the Sarpedon episode appeared in an early published collection.
History of the Union Published
Defoe published The History of the Union of Great Britain, recounting the political negotiations behind the union.
Industrial Revolution
Uses coke to fuel his blast furnaces
January and May Published
Pope's adaptation January and May appeared in Tonson's sixth volume of Poetical Miscellanies.
Knighthood
Awarded a knighthood
Marlborough is involved in Allied diplomacy as peace terms with Louis XIV
Marlborough is involved in Allied diplomacy as peace terms with Louis XIV are debated.
Pastorals Appear in Tonson Miscellany
Pope made his public literary debut when his Pastorals appeared in a volume issued by Jacob Tonson.
Request for Captain-Generalcy for Life
Seeks appointment as captain-general for life, but officials find no suitable precedent for granting the office permanently.
Stanhope Promoted To Lieutenant General
Stanhope became a lieutenant-general during his military command in the Spanish theatre.
Walpole Administers Army Supply Responsibilities
As Secretary at War Walpole handled parliamentary and administrative business associated with military expenditure.
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